Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Travel Ban for Harvard’s International Students
A longer-term decision is expected within a week.
by Nina Pasquini
Charles III, When Young
The Prince of Wales’s star turn at Harvard’s 350th anniversary gala, in 1986
From the Soil Up
The art of conserving an historic garden at Dumbarton Oaks
by May Wang
Milman Parry
Brief life of a Homeric scholar with a big idea: 1902-1935
by Robert Kanigel
Learners, Grizzled and Downy
An affecting reunion, and Houghton Library accessible to all
by Primus VI
Permafrost Fare
Soured Seal Liver, Anyone?
by Jacob Sweet
Cambridge 02138
That COVID cover, fracking, Radcliffe's welcome
Strategy—and a Celebration
The Corporation’s role in communicating University strategies—and the magazine’s 125th
Curiouser and Curiouser!
The extraordinary promise of Harvard’s libraries
by Lawrence S. Bacow
The Parkland Generation
Coming of age in an era of gun violence
by Swathi Kella
Yesterday’s News
Headlines from Harvard’s history